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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.37, 3,070.85 and 1,230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.37, 3,070.85 and 1,230.68 is: 1,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.37 : 3,070.85 = 1,230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.37/3,070.85 = 1,230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.37x = 3,070.85 × 1,230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.37x = 3,779,233.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,233.68/2,225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.25

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